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Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

HALIFAX — The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to their land until recently.

Oct 4, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Canadian border guards seize 65 kg of cocaine at Surrey truck crossing

Police are recommending 'numerous' criminal charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Oct 4, 2023 10:32 AM Read more >

Troubleshooting B.C. tech’s real estate realities

Economic uncertainty and a reluctance to return to office are having an impact on tech-sector recruitment

Oct 4, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Accident at Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver kills heavy equipment operator

VANCOUVER — An industrial accident at the Cypress Mountain Resort in West Vancouver has killed one person. West Vancouver police say it happened Tuesday. They say the operator of a front-end loader was caught under the rig as it overturned.

Oct 4, 2023 7:08 AM Read more >

Watch: Fallen RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien honoured at regimental funeral

More than 6,000 first responders were at today's regimental service for Const. Rick O'Brien, a seven-year officer with the Ridge Meadows detachment who was murdered in Coquitlam on Sept. 22, 2023.

Oct 4, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

BC Conservative leader Rustad under fire for linking SOGI to residential schools

John Rustad also faced criticism for ‘picking on kids’ by Premier David Eby in question period

Oct 4, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Mother says son she's accused of murdering tried to teach her self-defence to prepare for imminent attack

He would sneak up behind her and pretend to slit her throat, she testifies.

Oct 4, 2023 12:55 AM Read more >

Newfoundland RCMP say phone service resumed for 911 service, detachments

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — RCMP in Newfoundland say phone service has been restored for police detachments and the province's 911 service.

Oct 4, 2023 12:37 AM Read more >

'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

VICTORIA — John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a stern rebuke from Premier David Eby, who accused him of picking on children and families.

Oct 3, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

'This year's wildfire season has broken all records in terms of the amount of land burned and damage caused to homes and businesses in B.C.'

Oct 3, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >